Maybank Leads Blue-Chip Gains, CIMB and Tenaga Show Stability

March 19, 2026

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Bursa Malaysia

Blue-chip stocks performed well today, with Maybank's share price rising 1.5%, boosting the financial sector. CIMB and Tenaga Nasional also recorded moderate gains, indicating investor confidence in large-cap stocks. This positive movement helped to underpin the broader market's performance amidst cautious sentiment.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19, 2026 – Major blue-chip stocks demonstrated resilience in today's Bursa Malaysia trading. Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank, 1155) saw its share price rise by 1.5% to close at RM9.50, leading the financial sector. CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (CIMB, 1023) also performed well, with its shares gaining 0.8% to RM6.85. Concurrently, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (Tenaga Nasional, 5347) edged up 0.5% to RM11.20, reflecting stable investor demand for utility stocks. The positive performance of these heavyweight counters provided support to the FBM KLCI, offsetting some selling pressure from other sectors, indicating continued preference for fundamentally strong large-cap companies.

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